Global Mechanical Engineer, DoS: Construction QA Oversight

GPTECH; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GPTech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support Department of State (DOS) Engineering IDIQ contracts. The role requires conducting technical inspections, QA/QC, and coordination with multiple disciplines across worldwide task orders.

You will review drawings, monitor compliance, and provide progress reports to support diplomatic facility construction. The ideal candidate holds a US mechanical engineering degree with 7+ years of construction project experience, active Secret Clearance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a US-accredited university; minimum 7 years on construction projects.
• Active Secret Clearance Required.
• Experience in construction management, building automation systems, monitor/control and disconnects, plumbing, water/sewage treatment, power generation, and heating/cooling systems.
• Experience reading design/construction drawings and understanding design narratives and calculations.
• Experience interpreting drawings and understanding related disciplines; working knowledge of onsite construction per US standards.
• Knowledge of international codes; experience with US federal or international aid programs (USAID, World Bank, MCC, TDA).
• Quality assurance for ongoing construction projects; coordination with other disciplines; ability to travel worldwide.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred; overseas experience preferred.
• COVID vaccination proof or approved accommodation per GPTech policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections of mechanical work and review contractor drawings to ensure compliance.
• Verify contractor work aligns with contract documents and final design parameters.
• Review shop drawings and determine compliance with design.
• Conduct QA/QC, monitor safety programs, and ensure proper inspection of contractor work.
• Monitor progress via schedules; submit weekly reports with technical recommendations.
• Prepare construction reports and propose remedies; coordinate with the DOS Project Director/Construction Manager.
• Review design documents and perform QA for the applicant’s area of expertise.

Skills

Construction management

Reading drawings

Building automation systems

Microsoft Office

US codes knowledge

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (US)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GPTech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support Department of State (DOS) Engineering IDIQ contracts. The role requires conducting technical inspections, QA/QC, and coordination with multiple disciplines across worldwide task orders.

You will review drawings, monitor compliance, and provide progress reports to support diplomatic facility construction. The ideal candidate holds a US mechanical engineering degree with 7+ years of construction project experience, active Secret Clearance, and